ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The shorthanded women's basketball team faced Cedar Crest College for a second time on Wednesday, this time nearly grabbing the win over the Falcons 48-50. 

Inside the Box Score

• Alayna Day led the way with 10 points, 2 rebounds and 1 steal.
• Sierra Georges continues to be a spark off the bench adding 10 points and 7 rebounds. 
• Xion Spence scored 7 points and corralled 10 rebounds.  
• Malia Bullock put in an efficient 7 points and 2 rebounds

How it Happened

• Bryn Athyn opened the game with an 12-4 run, looking to make a statement in round two of this series. 
• The Lions went into the second quarter up 6. 
• Bryn Athyn continued to dominate for most of the second quarter
• The Falcons battled back and tied the game at 20 with a little over 4 minutes remaining in the half. 
• With just 9 seconds to go in the half; Britney Fils scored a go ahead layup to give the Lions a 2 point going into half time. 
• In the third; both team traded buckets. Cedar Crest outscored the Lions 13-9 allowing them to take the lead heading into the final quarter. 
• Throughout the fourth; both teams exchanged scores and were constantly tied or 1 team held the lead for a possession or 2. 
• In the end; the Falcons were able to convert 2 free throws with about 1 minute left that would be the determining factor in a 50-48 victory. 

Coach's Corner

• "This was a tough night on the road for us. Defensively, once again, we did a phenomenal job, but our lack of scoring once again came back to bite us. You've got to put the ball in the basket to win games, especially on the road against a team that has the leading scorer in the conference. We will continue to work on that aspect every day, and hopefully when we get some players back healthy again, that will give us a spark. Adversity is always an opportunity to rise up." - Head Coach Travis Ponton. 

Notes

• Bryn Athyn's rebounding was much better this time, as they gathered 42 to Cedar Crests 32. 
• Lions are now 13-4 overall and 6-3 in the United East. 
• The Lions were without their leading scorer.

Up Next

• Women's Basketball host Penn State Brandywine on Saturday 1/25 at 1pm in Asplundh Field House